action buttons in PowerPoint

[JoeF]

How can I enable action buttons in powerpoint? I've used them many times
before but now when I try to add one to my presentation, they are grayed out.
I can't figure out why or if there is a setting/option that is causing this.

 

[Echo S]

How can I enable action buttons in powerpoint? I've used them many times
before but now when I try to add one to my presentation, they are grayed out.
I can't figure out why or if there is a setting/option that is causing

this.

Need more info. What version of PPT? How are you trying to add the action
buttons? Are the buttons themselves greyed out, or is it the action settings
option that's greyed out?

 

[JoeF]

I'm using Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 (10.6501.6714) SP3. When I click
"Action Settings" for my AutoShape object, the "Object Action" is greyed out.
When I try to add an Action Button using the AutoShapes function, all of the
Action Buttons are greyed out.

 

[Echo S]

Hm. Are the objects grouped together, by any chance?

Using PPT 2003 here --
If I draw a rectangle and an oval and group them, then right-click, Action
Settings is greyed out on the menu. If I ungroup the objects, Action
Settings will then be available.

I'm not able to make the Action Buttons grey out, though, whether I use
AutoShapes on the Drawing menu or even on the Slide Show menu.

If you open a new, blank presentation, are the Action Buttons available?

 

[JoeF]

The AutoShape object I'm working with is not grouped. I added another one
just to see what would happen and the "Action Settings" for my AutoShape
object, the "Object Action" is still greyed out.

I tried shutting down PowerPoint and re-launching it. Then started a new
presentation. Before entering any text or adding any objects or anything, I
looked at AutoShapes / Action Buttons and they are greyed out.

JoeF

Hm. Are the objects grouped together, by any chance?

Using PPT 2003 here --
If I draw a rectangle and an oval and group them, then right-click, Action
Settings is greyed out on the menu. If I ungroup the objects, Action
Settings will then be available.

I'm not able to make the Action Buttons grey out, though, whether I use
AutoShapes on the Drawing menu or even on the Slide Show menu.

If you open a new, blank presentation, are the Action Buttons available?

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP]
http://www.echosvoice.com

I'm using Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 (10.6501.6714) SP3. When I click
"Action Settings" for my AutoShape object, the "Object Action" is greyed out.
When I try to add an Action Button using the AutoShapes function, all of the
Action Buttons are greyed out.

 

[Echo S]

Re

"Action Settings" for my AutoShape
object, the "Object Action" is still greyed out

I don't see anything that says "Object Action." Can you give me step-by-step
instrux on how you're going about adding -- or trying to add, anyway -- the
Action Setting?

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP]
http://www.echosvoice.com

The AutoShape object I'm working with is not grouped. I added another one
just to see what would happen and the "Action Settings" for my AutoShape
object, the "Object Action" is still greyed out.

I tried shutting down PowerPoint and re-launching it. Then started a new
presentation. Before entering any text or adding any objects or anything, I
looked at AutoShapes / Action Buttons and they are greyed out.

JoeF

Hm. Are the objects grouped together, by any chance?

Using PPT 2003 here --
If I draw a rectangle and an oval and group them, then right-click, Action
Settings is greyed out on the menu. If I ungroup the objects, Action
Settings will then be available.

I'm not able to make the Action Buttons grey out, though, whether I use
AutoShapes on the Drawing menu or even on the Slide Show menu.

If you open a new, blank presentation, are the Action Buttons available?

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP]
http://www.echosvoice.com

I'm using Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 (10.6501.6714) SP3. When I click
"Action Settings" for my AutoShape object, the "Object Action" is

greyed
out.

When I try to add an Action Button using the AutoShapes function, all

of
the

Action Buttons are greyed out.

:

How can I enable action buttons in powerpoint? I've used them

many
times

before but now when I try to add one to my presentation, they are grayed
out.
I can't figure out why or if there is a setting/option that is causing
this.

Need more info. What version of PPT? How are you trying to add the action
buttons? Are the buttons themselves greyed out, or is it the action settings
option that's greyed out?

 

[JoeF]

After adding an AutoShape to the slide, right click on it. Next click
"Action Settings", then you will see "Object Action:" in the window that
opens.
JoeF

Re

"Action Settings" for my AutoShape
object, the "Object Action" is still greyed out

I don't see anything that says "Object Action." Can you give me step-by-step
instrux on how you're going about adding -- or trying to add, anyway -- the
Action Setting?

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP]
http://www.echosvoice.com

The AutoShape object I'm working with is not grouped. I added another one
just to see what would happen and the "Action Settings" for my AutoShape
object, the "Object Action" is still greyed out.

I tried shutting down PowerPoint and re-launching it. Then started a new
presentation. Before entering any text or adding any objects or anything, I
looked at AutoShapes / Action Buttons and they are greyed out.

JoeF

Hm. Are the objects grouped together, by any chance?

Using PPT 2003 here --
If I draw a rectangle and an oval and group them, then right-click, Action
Settings is greyed out on the menu. If I ungroup the objects, Action
Settings will then be available.

I'm not able to make the Action Buttons grey out, though, whether I use
AutoShapes on the Drawing menu or even on the Slide Show menu.

If you open a new, blank presentation, are the Action Buttons available?

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP]
http://www.echosvoice.com


I'm using Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 (10.6501.6714) SP3. When I click
"Action Settings" for my AutoShape object, the "Object Action" is greyed
out.
When I try to add an Action Button using the AutoShapes function, all of
the
Action Buttons are greyed out.

:

How can I enable action buttons in powerpoint? I've used them many
times
before but now when I try to add one to my presentation, they are
grayed
out.
I can't figure out why or if there is a setting/option that is
causing
this.

Need more info. What version of PPT? How are you trying to add the
action
buttons? Are the buttons themselves greyed out, or is it the action
settings
option that's greyed out?

 

[Sonia]

That option is only available for some objects that are inserted via Insert >
Object. It is not applicable to drawing objects, text objects, action buttons,
etc.
--

Sonia Coleman
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team
Autorun Software, Templates and Tutorials
http://www.soniacoleman.com

After adding an AutoShape to the slide, right click on it. Next click
"Action Settings", then you will see "Object Action:" in the window that
opens.
JoeF

Re

"Action Settings" for my AutoShape
object, the "Object Action" is still greyed out

I don't see anything that says "Object Action." Can you give me step-by-step
instrux on how you're going about adding -- or trying to add, anyway -- the
Action Setting?

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP]
http://www.echosvoice.com

The AutoShape object I'm working with is not grouped. I added another one
just to see what would happen and the "Action Settings" for my AutoShape
object, the "Object Action" is still greyed out.

I tried shutting down PowerPoint and re-launching it. Then started a new
presentation. Before entering any text or adding any objects or anything, I
looked at AutoShapes / Action Buttons and they are greyed out.

JoeF

:

Hm. Are the objects grouped together, by any chance?

Using PPT 2003 here --
If I draw a rectangle and an oval and group them, then right-click, Action
Settings is greyed out on the menu. If I ungroup the objects, Action
Settings will then be available.

I'm not able to make the Action Buttons grey out, though, whether I use
AutoShapes on the Drawing menu or even on the Slide Show menu.

If you open a new, blank presentation, are the Action Buttons available?

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP]
http://www.echosvoice.com


I'm using Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 (10.6501.6714) SP3. When I click
"Action Settings" for my AutoShape object, the "Object Action" is greyed
out.
When I try to add an Action Button using the AutoShapes function, all of
the
Action Buttons are greyed out.

:

How can I enable action buttons in powerpoint? I've used them many
times
before but now when I try to add one to my presentation, they are
grayed
out.
I can't figure out why or if there is a setting/option that is
causing
this.

Need more info. What version of PPT? How are you trying to add the
action
buttons? Are the buttons themselves greyed out, or is it the action
settings
option that's greyed out?

 

[Echo S]

Ahhhh. *Now* I see what you're looking at!

Object Action would apply to files that need to *do* something. For
instance, if you insert a sound file, you could use the Object Action area
to set the sound to Play. Or if you inserted a Word document using
Insert/Object, you could set the Word file to Edit or Open in the Object
Action area.

The Object Action isn't available for the action buttons by design. You'll
need to use Hyperlinks or "Run Program" with Action Buttons.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP]
http://www.echosvoice.com

After adding an AutoShape to the slide, right click on it. Next click
"Action Settings", then you will see "Object Action:" in the window that
opens.
JoeF

Re

"Action Settings" for my AutoShape
object, the "Object Action" is still greyed out

I don't see anything that says "Object Action." Can you give me step-by-step
instrux on how you're going about adding -- or trying to add, anyway -- the
Action Setting?

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP]
http://www.echosvoice.com

The AutoShape object I'm working with is not grouped. I added

another
one

just to see what would happen and the "Action Settings" for my AutoShape
object, the "Object Action" is still greyed out.

I tried shutting down PowerPoint and re-launching it. Then started a new
presentation. Before entering any text or adding any objects or anything, I
looked at AutoShapes / Action Buttons and they are greyed out.

JoeF

:

Hm. Are the objects grouped together, by any chance?

Using PPT 2003 here --
If I draw a rectangle and an oval and group them, then right-click, Action
Settings is greyed out on the menu. If I ungroup the objects, Action
Settings will then be available.

I'm not able to make the Action Buttons grey out, though, whether I use
AutoShapes on the Drawing menu or even on the Slide Show menu.

If you open a new, blank presentation, are the Action Buttons available?

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP]
http://www.echosvoice.com


I'm using Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 (10.6501.6714) SP3. When I click
"Action Settings" for my AutoShape object, the "Object Action" is greyed
out.
When I try to add an Action Button using the AutoShapes function,

all
of

the
Action Buttons are greyed out.

:

How can I enable action buttons in powerpoint? I've used

them
many

times
before but now when I try to add one to my presentation, they are
grayed
out.
I can't figure out why or if there is a setting/option that is
causing
this.

Need more info. What version of PPT? How are you trying to add the
action
buttons? Are the buttons themselves greyed out, or is it the action
settings
option that's greyed out?